64 courses with the subject PBH, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
PBH 100Introduction to Public Health3
Semester Hours This course provides students with an introduction to public health with a focus on community perspectives, social-ecology, health equity, behavior change, and major topics in public health. The course will enrich students’ perspectives on how health is defined and determined, and provide a strong foundation for future studies in public health and other health-related fields. Term(s) Offered: Every spring semester
BIO 101 & BIO 102 This course is designed to provide the student with foundational concepts in human anatomy and physiology for students pursuing careers in health promotion, nutrition, public health and other health-related fields. The course covers the basic structure and function of the neuroendocrine, integumentary, musculoskeletal, digestive, urinary, reproductive, respiratory, and circulatory systems. This lecture-based course does not meet the Anatomy and Physiology requirements for Exercise Science or Biomedical Science majors. Identical To: EXS 200
PBH 200Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology3
This course is designed to provide the student with foundational concepts in human anatomy and physiology for students pursuing car Identical To: EXS 200
Semester Hours This course explores the creation and delivery of health communication. The Society for Health Communication defines health communication as “the science and art of using communication to advance the health and well-being of people and populations.” Health communication arises from and happens within a wide array of contexts for a wide array of reasons and is developed for a wide array of audiences. This course will use a socialecological framework and equity lens to explore and critique health communication. Students will practice developing and delivering health communication for specific audiences. Term(s) Offered: Every fall semester
This course explores the creation and delivery of health communication. The Society for Health Communication defines health communication as “the scien Term(s) Offered: Every fall semester
Semester Hours The World Health Organization (WHO) states: “Clean air, stable climate, adequate water, sanitation and hygiene, safe use of chemicals, protection from radiation, healthy and safe workplaces, sound agricultural practices, health-supportive cities and built environments, and a preserved nature are all prerequisites for good health.” Using a social determinants of health ecological framework, this class explores the many components of environmental health. Students will identify various environmental health hazards, recognize environmental health issues resulting from human activities, and consider strategies to improve environmental health. Term(s) Offered: Every spring semester
The World Health Organization (WHO) states: “Clean air, stable climate, adequate water, sanitation and hygiene, safe use of chemicals, protection from radiation, Term(s) Offered: Every spring semester
Semester Hours This course will focus on the social, economic, geographic, political, and cultural influences that impact the health of individuals from historically under served communities. In this course, we will explore the unique health challenges, barriers and facilitators to healthy behaviors, and upstream factors that contribute to health disparities, in rural, low income, and communities of color. Health disparities will be discussed as they pertain to healthcare access, environmental health, the built environment, and chronic disease prevention and treatment. In addition, we will explore the role of public health in the creation of relevant, effective, and sustainable community health initiatives for underserved populations. Wesleyan Core SLO: Information Literacy Term(s) Offered: Every spring semester
Semester Hours This course is designed to introduce the discipline and profession of health education. This course will examine the philosophical, ethical and theoretical foundations of the professional practice of health education in school, community, work site and hospital settings, as well as in health promotion settings. In addition, students will examine the concepts of health and wellness, the determinants of health behavior, national health status, the history of health education and health promotion.
Semester Hours This course will introduce the concepts, methods and techniques of epidemiology as they apply to healthcare settings. Students will learn how to use the tools of epidemiology for the purposes of planning, monitoring and evaluation population health. In addition, students will gain an understanding of the behavioral and socioeconomic factors of population health, as well as how those factors are associated with healthcare organizations, clinical practice improvement, economic analysis and decision making.
Semester Hours The goal of this course is to explore the formation, implementation and interaction of health policies at various levels. We will examine key themes related to health policy using a multidisciplinary approach that employs sociological, political, economic and ethical perspectives on health and disease, the healthcare system, and the challenges of meeting the varied (and often conflicting) needs and motivations of the many and diverse stakeholders. Policies that impact the health of populations, whether directly or indirectly emanate from different statutory, regulatory and advisory bodies at the global, national, state, municipal and increasingly, organizational, levels. In this course, health policy will be explored at both the global and organizational level, and will include discussion of determinants of health, the social distribution of health and disease, and health disparities. In addition, this course will explore the organization and financing of the U.S. healthcare system, its historical context, the roles and behaviors of its key actors, and its comparison to health systems of other nations; the quality, cost and accessibility of health care services; and healthcare delivery system improvement and reform. Term(s) Offered: Every fall semester
The goal of this course is to explore the formation, implementation and interaction of health policies at various levels. We will examine key themes related to health policy using a multidisciplinary approach that employs sociological, political, economic and ethical perspectives on health and disease, the h Term(s) Offered: Every fall semester
Semester Hours This course will examine the role of nutrition and dietary intake in population health and wellness, including the role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of chronic disease. Topics covered in this course will include: (1) foundational nutrition concepts as they apply to the promotion of health; (2) nutritional epidemiology and dietary assessment (3) diet-related chronic disease health disparities; (4) nutrition considerations for special populations; (5) nutrition policy; and (6) culturally appropriate nutrition communication and education.
This course will examine the role of nutrition and dietary intake in population health and wellness, including the role of nutrition in the Identical To: NUR 306
Semester Hours This course is designed to cover: (a) psychological theories for understanding and predicting health-oriented physical activity and exercise behavior; (b) psychological and psychobiological responses to physical activity and exercise; (c) psychological interventions for increasing exercise participation and adherence, and (d) strategies for reducing sedentary behavior.
MAT 213 In this introductory course, students will learn and apply basic concepts of epidemiology to multiple domains of public health. We will illustrate and practice using epidemiology to better understand, characterize and promote health at a population level. The class will engage the students in active and collaborative learning through team activities, individual projects, case studies, group discussion and individual projects.
PBH 320Principles of Epidemiology3
In this introductory course, students will learn and apply basic concepts of epidemiology to multiple doma
The overall goal of this course is to provide future public health practitioners with the necessary knowledge and skills for the evidence-based development and effective delivery of public health programs (or interventions)
PBH 405Public Health Program Implementation & Evaluation3
This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of program evaluation. Program evaluation assesses the effectiveness of a program at accomplishing measurable outcomes, the quality with which a program is implemented, and it iden
Students will spend approximately 150 hours during the course of the semester working in the areas of public health, including international health outrea Identical To: EXS 480
Senior Standing Students will spend approximately 200 hours during the course of the semester working in the areas of employee/corporate wellness, government/non-profit, schools, research and other sites as applicable. Students assume responsibility and will demonstrate appropriate leadership skills and knowledge. Placement of students is ideally pre-determined during EXS 380 - Junior Seminar Exercise Science . However, placement may also be based on coursework completed, grade point average, demonstrated leadership and career goals. Identical To: EXS 481 Writing Intensive
PBH 481Internship4
Students will spend approximately 200 hours during the course of the semester working in the areas of employee/corporate wellness, Identical To: EXS 481
Semester Hours This course introduces the fundamentals of public health concepts and practice. The course is designed to provide students with a broad overview of the field of public health, with emphasis on the core areas of public health including: (1) social determinants of disease, (2) epidemiology and biostatistics, (3) health promotion and behavior change, (4) environmental health, and (5) health care administration. This course is designed to lay the groundwork for future coursework and introduce students to specialty areas within public health. Term(s) Offered: Every fall and spring semester
This course introduces the fundamentals of public health concepts and practice. The course is designed to provide students with a broad Term(s) Offered: Every fall and spring semester
PBH 500 Social epidemiology explores how social systems, social determinants, and (in)equities relate to health status, experiences, and outcomes. This introductory course will explore the theories that gave rise to social epidemiology, its main areas of focus, and social epidemiological methods. Students will apply social epidemiology to public health issues and use social epidemiology to critique and suggest areas of improvement for public health research and practice. Term(s) Offered: Every fall and spring semester
PBH 501Introduction to Social Epidemiology3
Social epidemiology explores how social systems, social determinants, and (in)equities relate to health status, expe Term(s) Offered: Every fall and spring semester
PBH 510Quantitative and Qualitative Methods in Public Health3
Semester Hours This course introduces students to quantitative and qualitative research design in public health. This course will explore public health research topics including: (1) developing a research question and study purpose/aims; (2) the collection and reporting of data; (3) selecting appropriate statistical methods for a given research question; (4) interpretation of research findings; and (5) dissemination of research findings. On this course, students will learn how to calculate various statistical measures and indices, how to quantify health relationships, and how to compute and interpret inferential statistical techniques. Students will also learn how to utilize statistical software packages including Excel and SAS to facilitate the processing, editing, storing, displaying, analysis, and interpretation of public health research-related data. Term(s) Offered: Every spring semester
PBH 510Quantitative and Qualitative Methods in Public Health3
This course introduces students to quantitative and qualitative research design in public health. This course will explore public health research topics including: (1) developing a research question and study purp Term(s) Offered: Every spring semester
PBH 500 This course examines the social and behavioral factors that contribute to health decisions and behaviors, with a focus on physical activity and sedentary behaviors. This course includes advanced examination of theoretical health behavior models and their application to physical activity behavior. Students will also learn theory-based practical techniques, tools, and interventions (e.g., counseling skills, motivational interviewing) to enhance exercise prescription, and increase physical activity participation. Writing Intensive Term(s) Offered: Every fall semester
PBH 515Physical Activity (PA) and Behavior3
This course examines the social and behavioral factors that contribute to health decisions and behaviors, with a focus on physica
PBH 500 , PBH 510 This course introduces students to the basic principles of epidemiology for public health. Topics covered in this course include the study of: (1) distribution and determinants of disease; (2) basic indicators of population health; (3) measures of disease occurrence; (4) measures of risk and association; (5) infectious disease and outbreak investigations; (6) public health screening and surveillance; and (7) epidemiological study designs. Term(s) Offered: Every spring semester
PBH 520Epidemiology3
This course introduces students to the basic principles of epidemiology for public health. Topics covered in t Term(s) Offered: Every spring semester
PBH 525Public Health Policy, Management and Leadership3
This course will address public policy development, management, and leadership in the context of their impact on public health. The impact of legislative and
PBH 500 This course will focus on elements of program planning and implementation in public health. Program planning topics including logic models, needs assessments, community organizing/community partners, evaluation/assessment considerations, social marketing, and cultural awareness will be addressed. In addition, this course will include discussion of public health program implementation topics including budget and resource management, communication techniques, project management strategies and leadership development. Writing Intensive Term(s) Offered: Every spring semester
PBH 530Program Planning & Implementation3
This course will focus on elements of program planning and implementation in public health. Program planning topics including log
PBH 500 ; PBH 510 This course serves as an introduction to evaluation methodology and measurement tools commonly used to assess programs and policies and the role of public health program evaluation in promoting the health of communities/populations and health equity. Program evaluation is a critical component in designing and operating effective public health programs. Evaluations supply information to program managers and policymakers that can assist them in making decisions about which programs to fund, modify, expand or eliminate. Writing Intensive Term(s) Offered: Every summer session
PBH 535Program Evaluation & Measurement3
This course serves as an introduction to evaluation methodology and measurement tools commonly used to assess programs and policie
This course will introduce students to the fundamental organization, structure, behavior, financing, and challenges of the health care system in the United States. The org Term(s) Offered: Every spring semester
Physical activity is a critical component of public health. Physically active individuals live longer, and have lower rates of chronic disease, including cardiovascu
PBH 601Storying, Interpreting, and Constructing: Using Qualitative Inquiry3
Semester Hours Qualitative inquiry uses interpretive strategies to make sense of the world. The CDC Field Epidemiology Manual I notes that qualitative research can help us understand “perceptions, values, opinions, and community norms.” This course emphasizes qualitative conceptual and analytic application and practice. In addition to exploring the alignment between ontology, epistemology, and axiology and qualitative inquiry, we will discuss common theories, methodologies, and analytic strategies associated with qualitative research. Term(s) Offered: Summer: Yearly
PBH 601Storying, Interpreting, and Constructing: Using Qualitative Inquiry3
Qualitative inquiry uses interpretive strategies to make sense of the world. The CDC Field Epidemiology Manual I notes that qualitati Term(s) Offered: Summer: Yearly
PBH 500 , PBH 501 While related, space and place provide different meanings about and impacts on how we experience and understand health. Per the Oxford Reference, space refers to the “extent of an area, usually expressed in terms of the Earth’s surface.” The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), part of the US Centers Disease Control (CDC)
PBH 608Space, Place, and Health3
While related, space and place provide different meanings about and impacts on how we experience and understand health. Per the Oxford Reference, space refers to the “extent of an a Term(s) Offered: Summer: Yearly, starting in summer 2026.
This course will examine strategies for increasing physical activity participation in community settings. Evidence-based strategies to increase physical
Per the World Bank food security is achieved when “all people at people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient safe and nutritious foo Term(s) Offered: Fall: Yearly beginning in fall 2026.
Taken concurrently with the public health practicum, this course is designed to facilitate students’ integration of classroom content with pract Term(s) Offered: Every fall semester
This course is designed for MPH students to complete their culminating public health integrative learning experience, and is comprised of two main components; (1) a written comprehensive exam: and (2) a public health professional development activity. The MPH comprehensive exams are designed to evaluate students’ abilit
Students in the Public Health Internship class will complete a 150-hour practical work experience at a public health related site/agency under the supervision of preceptor and an NCWU MPH program faculty member. The internship cours
